The Old Peabody Pew
The story revolves around a family's history and their connection to an old pew in a church. The narrative explores themes of tradition, social class, and the changing values of society through the eyes of a young girl who inherits the pew from her great-aunt.
By Kate Douglas Wiggin · First published 1878 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction · 8 chapters · 15,505 words
First lines
Edgewood, like all the other villages along the banks of the Saco, is full of sunny slopes and leafy hollows. There are little, rounded, green- clad hillocks that might, like their scriptural sisters, "skip with joy," and there are grand, rocky hills tufted with gaunt pine trees -- these leading the eye to the splendid heights of a neighbour State, where snow- crowned peaks tower in the blue distance, sweeping the horizon in a long line of majesty.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
- Date: 1878 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary
- Length: 15,505 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 205 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development and explores themes of community and morality.
- Historical Fiction — The setting reflects a specific time period, providing context to the characters' lives and societal norms.
- Religious Fiction — The story incorporates themes of faith, spirituality, and moral dilemmas.
- Coming-of-Age — The characters experience personal growth and self-discovery throughout the narrative.
Tags
Children's Literature · Classic Novel · Domestic Fiction · Family Drama · Friendship · Growth and Development · Historical Fiction · Inspirational · Literary Fiction · Moral Guidance · Nostalgia · Orphaned Protagonist